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Reviews of Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Capitola Venetian Hotel
1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 603 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

STACY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY AND TROUBLE GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!! It’s way over priced and it’s a dump, the floors are not even level, it’s loud from street noise the windows open up to the sidewalk where there were homeless people sitting around and with no AC in the room it gets real stuffy fast. We got the suite with a “full” kitchen like we do anywhere else and we had to pay an extra $25 for pots and pans and another extra $25 for plates and silverware!! Outrageous! And heaven forbid you need an extra towel because they also charge you for that! Then everywhere you look there are signs begging for tips! I WILL NEVER STAY IN CAPITOLA AGAIN AND DEFINITELY NEVER AT THE VENETIAN! Again save yourself the headache go to Santa Cruz or anywhere else!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked the location we didn't like the bed, the bed has not been replaced in several years and sunk in the middle, no ice machine or even trays for the freezer. the sales information make it look like that it is part of the lower property that is very colorful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s cute as hell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachana

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean views were amazing. Walkable to downtown Capitola. You can walk to the beach. The only negative thing is thst the rooms need to be updated. Need more counter space in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reserved parking clean room. "Ocean View" only if standing - looking across rooftops. Queen bed waaay too small for two average size adults. Good price point, excellent location for walking to the beach and a wide variety of restaurants. Friendly staff. No spare blankets in the room. Will probably return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and dinning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharti

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni-Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s awesome that’s it is right next to the village. The main reason I gave it a low score was because the wall are paper thin. We could not get a good nights rest because the tenant above us were loud and didn’t go to sleep until midnight. Could use new fixtures too. Shower head was falling off and carpet is at least 20 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

BONNIE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shavana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The parking is very limited and tight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in easy access to everything. Room we got was spacious. Kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Travis, Chesapeake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location but requires extensive renovation prior to providing an environment guests can feel comfortable in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant surprise for a last minute reservation. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen, Berkeley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've always wanted to stay in the little houses. It was quite nice, except to use the kitchen, you have to rent dishes ($25) and pans ($25). Had I known this, i could have brought dishes and silverware from home so we could have our breakfast. Had to do a dash to the grocery store and buy some paper plates/plastic flatwear. Didn't need to be able to cook, but I might have wanted to. Usually, a kitchen implies that it's possible. We had an issue with one of the lamps, and the staff fixed it immediately. Otherwise, it was a great location and now that I know about the dishes, I can bring my own. I definitely would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's right on the beach and that excuses much. My room was odd, had been a studio with separate dining room but had been switched so that bed was jammed in the former dining room, 3 sides against the walls. Only motel room I've ever been in where the tv was not visible from the bed. Had kitchenette with gas stove/oven but they really don't want you to use it, no pots plates knife fork salt or pepper, not even paper plates. Just a fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster. Bathroom toilet alcove claustrophobically narrow. There is no heat or a/c at all in the room, fine in warm weather. Parking is hell, I nearly got towed just trying to check in but once in, it's included. Elsewhere in Capitola Village, you'll need a bag of quarters. But despite all this, it's right on the beach, and you can hear the waves at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Auburn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of a kind place to stay - so unique
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, comfortable. Nice with in walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secret lil gem!
I feel hesitant giving this review because this place is the best kept secret. Place was amazing. So cool. Staff were awesome. Place was awesome. Price was awesome. Perfect lil place. 20/10 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit small for someone 80 years old. My wife had to crawl across me to get out of bed since there was no room on her side or at the foot of the bed. The bed was crammed into a very small space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at the Venetian!!!
Great little spot for a girls getaway! Check-in was a breeze! Rebecca was so kind and informational! Epic location and they have a parking lot to boot -- can't ask for anything more when you're on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Rosamond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is unique and iconic. It is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It is extremely accessible and walkable to downtown Capitola and the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Front Desk on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your perspective regarding our location and legacy. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying at this location, this resort is a gem in Capitola
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda, Hollister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most relaxing, cozy cottages. Would recommend to my family and friends. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beaching in Capitola
Good basic hotel room with kitchen but no dishes, utensils, etc. ($$). All about location! Beach right outside the door!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sunrise @ The Venetian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dixie

Travelled with group
Disappointed that there is a $25 charge for rental of any kind of kitchen utensils. At minimum this should be made clear in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maria, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan, Redwood City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable mattress and bedding. So close to the beach, bars, and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy return
The location is unbeatable. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023